Walter Schwenk is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for family trusts and acts as a FINRA arbitrator. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm serves as an ERISA fiduciary and delivers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including a broader range of financial product options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ryan Horner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Horner serves as Deputy Mayor and a committee member for the Cinnaminson Township Committee in New Jersey, where he is also a liaison to the finance and economic development committees. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Michael Elchoness is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has held roles at PNC Investments, Shrewsbury River Capital, and Your Choice Home Care, where he serves as Senior Vice President of Community Relations. He is also the owner of Bluma Consulting LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and utilizes research-driven investment strategies supported by both proprietary and third-party resources.

Ralph Puzio is a financial advisor at Mercer Financial Group, Inc. in Trenton, NJ, with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at U.S. Discount Brokerage, Inc. since 2002 and Jefferson Pilot Securities Corporation since 2000. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation, insurance, and annuity sales. Mercer Financial Group serves a small client base, managing approximately $6.3 million in assets across 14 relationships. The firm offers portfolio management and financial advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis, alongside accounting, tax, and insurance services, with multiple industry affiliations including broker-dealer and insurance roles.

Timothy Spuler is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and holds a Series 65 license, with eight years of experience in financial advisory services. He is the sole advisor at TruVine Financial, LLC, which he founded in 2017, following a 35-year career at Cardone Industries, Inc. In addition to financial planning and investment advisory, he provides business consulting in finance, supply chain, and general business operations to several companies. TruVine Financial is an independent, state-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients through financial planning and portfolio management. The firm emphasizes diversified equity and fixed-income strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, with research conducted in-house and a primary focus on financial education.

James Freed is a financial advisor with Sitman, Freed & Co. LLP and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience and has been associated with Sitman, Freed & Co. LLP since 1999 and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated since 2001. Sitman, Freed & Co. LLP is a Certified Public Accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, and related professional services to individual and entity clients. The firm is registered as an investment adviser but does not provide direct investment management, instead referring clients to a broker-dealer for securities and advisory services under a solicitor arrangement.

Gilbert Varnes Jr. is a financial advisor with GCVSVC1 LLC in Trenton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Mutli Financial Securities Corporation since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax services, credit repair, and acts as a notary public. GCVSVC1 LLC operates as an independent firm with a sole advisor, providing personalized financial services.

Theodore Zimmerman is the sole advisor at T.E. Zimmerman, Investment Services in Langhorne, PA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has experience in real estate, insurance, and personal and business management services dating back to 2006. Outside of investment management, he is active as a real estate agent and provides accounting and bookkeeping services. T.E. Zimmerman, Investment Services offers discretionary investment management primarily for pooled vehicles and institutional mandates. The firm serves a diverse client base, including sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, and both high-net-worth and non-HNW individuals, and combines traditional investment services with licensed real estate and insurance brokerage activities.